Ionia Free Fair Association is located in Ionia, MI. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Ionia Free Fair Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ionia Free Fair Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Ionia Free Fair Association generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR WAS HELD IN WHICH OVER 655 EXHIBITORS PARTICIPATED. THE FAIR HAS AN ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 350,000.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Powell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trevor Tooker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Wolthuis Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Gregory Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Dinehart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Martinez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $440 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $186,200 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,640 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,039,201 |
Investment income | -$19,732 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $53,222 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,683 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,319,052 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $85,948 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,882 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,855 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $102,589 |
Office expenses | $8,800 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,374 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $884 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,908 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,220 |
Insurance | $46,246 |
All other expenses | $338,043 |
Total functional expenses | $1,049,779 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $635,710 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,258 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,211,198 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $149,481 |
Total assets | $2,024,768 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,603 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,192 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $89,393 |
Total liabilities | $179,188 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,671,084 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $174,496 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,024,768 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ionia Free Fair Association has recieved totaling $42,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ELECTRICAL UPGRADES TO CAMPGROUND D AND E | $34,000 |
The Right Place Inc Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE | $8,250 |
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